April 2023 moon phase calendar
Full moon in April 2023
Thursday, April 6, 12:35 a.m.
Moon in Libra
New moon in April 2023
Thursday, April 20, 12:13 a.m.
Moon in Aries
Total solar eclipse
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Thursday, April 6, 4:35 a.m. UTC. On the West Coast the full moon of Thursday, April 6 still falls on the evening of Wednesday, April 5. New moon: Thursday, April 20, 4:13 a.m. UTC. On the West Coast the new moon of Thursday, April 20 still falls on the evening of Wednesday, April 19.
Every moon phase in April 2023: the times of the new moon, quarters and full moon, any eclipses, and the phase, illumination and zodiac sign for each day. All times are Eastern Time.
April 2023 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in April 2023
- Full moonThursday, April 6, 12:35 a.m. Libra
- Last quarterThursday, April 13, 5:11 a.m. Capricorn
- New moonThursday, April 20, 12:13 a.m. Aries
- Total solar eclipseThursday, April 20, 12:16 a.m. Aries
- First quarterThursday, April 27, 5:20 p.m. Leo
An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. A total solar eclipse is total only along the narrow path of the Moon's shadow; across a much wider area around it, it appears partial. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
April 2023 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 81% | 81% | Leo |
| 2Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 88% | 88% | Virgo |
| 3Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Virgo |
| 4Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Virgo |
| 5Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 100% | 100% | Libra |
| 6Thu | Full moon12:35 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Libra |
| 7Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Scorpio |
| 8Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 93% | 93% | Scorpio |
| 9Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 87% | 87% | Sagittarius |
| 10Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 79% | 79% | Sagittarius |
| 11Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 69% | 69% | Sagittarius |
| 12Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 58% | 58% | Capricorn |
| 13Thu | Last quarter5:11 a.m.Illumination 47% | 47% | Capricorn |
| 14Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 36% | 36% | Aquarius |
| 15Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 25% | 25% | Aquarius |
| 16Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 16% | 16% | Pisces |
| 17Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 8% | 8% | Pisces |
| 18Tue | Waning crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Aries |
| 19Wed | Waning crescentIllumination 0% | 0% | Aries |
| 20Thu | New moon12:13 a.m.Illumination 0% Total solar eclipse | 0% | Taurus |
| 21Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 3% | 3% | Taurus |
| 22Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 7% | 7% | Gemini |
| 23Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 13% | 13% | Gemini |
| 24Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 21% | 21% | Gemini |
| 25Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 29% | 29% | Cancer |
| 26Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 39% | 39% | Cancer |
| 27Thu | First quarter5:20 p.m.Illumination 48% | 48% | Leo |
| 28Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 57% | 57% | Leo |
| 29Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 67% | 67% | Leo |
| 30Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 75% | 75% | Virgo |
The zodiac sign in the table is where the Moon stands at noon. The Moon changes sign every two to two and a half days, so by the exact moment of a new moon, quarter or full moon it may already be in the next sign. For the phases themselves we give the sign at that exact moment.
Frequently asked questions
When is the full moon in April 2023?
The full moon in April 2023 is on Thursday, April 6 at 12:35 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Libra.
When is the new moon in April 2023?
The new moon in April 2023 is on Thursday, April 20 at 12:13 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Aries. You can't see the Moon at new moon; the first thin crescent shows up in the evening sky a day or two later. The total solar eclipse that comes with this new moon peaks on Thursday, April 20 at 12:16 a.m. ET.
When are the quarter moons in April 2023?
Quarter moons in April 2023: last quarter on Thursday, April 13 at 5:11 a.m. and first quarter on Thursday, April 27 at 5:20 p.m. (Eastern Time). At first quarter the right half of the Moon is lit, at last quarter the left half.
When is the Moon waxing in April 2023?
In April 2023 the Moon is waxing on these days: April 1–5 and April 21–30. They fall between the new moon and the full moon, when the lit part of the Moon grows each night.
When is the Moon waning in April 2023?
In April 2023 the Moon is waning on these days: April 7–19. They fall between the full moon and the new moon, when the lit part of the Moon shrinks each night.
Is there an eclipse in April 2023?
Yes: total solar eclipse on Thursday, April 20 at 12:16 a.m. (Eastern Time). An eclipse's time is the moment of greatest eclipse. A total solar eclipse is total only along the narrow path of the Moon's shadow; across a much wider area around it, it appears partial. Not every eclipse is visible from the US.
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